Overview: 

Serves as a strategic Human Resources (HR) partner for assigned business lines. First point of contact for managers on HR-related matters and collaborates with HR Centers of Excellence (COE) for complex items. Partners with HR COEs in service of the business to drive business value through enhanced operational efficiency and employee engagement.  

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

·                Provide strategic HR support and coaching to mid-level managers in assigned businesses on HR policies and procedures, people management and career development. 

·                Leverage HR and business knowledge to influence managers on the alignment and deployment of talent and organizational structure. 

·                Drive cyclical HR events (Employee Engagement, Talent Calibration/Review, Performance Management and Compensation Cycle) as HR lead for business lines, providing insight and recommendations to leaders. Provide consultation to managers on human capital and talent issues and promote a culture of leadership accountability for completion on agreed upon outcomes.  

·                Participate in organizational change efforts including execution of communication plans, employee engagement impact and organizational design for assigned business lines. May lead a workstream within the transformation effort. 

·                Support the unification of HR services for assigned business lines by communicating and collaborating with HR and other internal partners (Technology, Finance, etc.) on business initiatives to drive value and create a mutually beneficial approach to solving human capital challenges. 

·                Use information within the HRIS system to provide data-driven recommendations to the business. 

·                Support the execution of workforce planning efforts including activities needed to ensure workforce designs and capabilities meet current and future organizational goals. 

·                Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.  

·                Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand. 

·                Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. 

·                Complete other related duties as assigned. 

 

Scope of Responsibilities: 

This position typically covers a single business line or related businesses has low to medium variation in nature of work, employee level and geography in business line support structure and supports the talent management needs of mid-level managers in this business(es). The jobholder interacts with middle to senior level managers and supports them through all their talent management needs.  

 

Key competencies for success in the role are: 

·       Influences: Understand the power of networks and leverages business relationships to gain support 

·       Builds Alliances: Break down silos by co-creating synergistic solutions 

 

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: 

Not Applicable 

 

Education and Experience Required: 

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years’ general HR and/or relevant operational business line experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 8 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 4 years’ general HR and/or operational business line experience 

Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software 

Prior experience influencing others and building strong relationships with partners and leaders across functions 

Experience identifying issues that are not discovered at initial review           

 

Education and Experience Preferred: 

Master’s degree 

PHR (Professional HR Certification) and/or SHRM-CP (SHRM Certified Professional) 

Experience with pertinent HRIS systems and report generation  

Knowledge of the business line(s) support 

 

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $85,104.04 - $141,840.07 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Getzville, New York, United States of America